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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Till 21st SAMKAMPAENG HANDICRAFT FAIRS

Till 21st SAMKAMPAENG HANDICRAFT FAIRS: Tourist Authority of Thailand and Sankampaeng District Office is organizing ‘Sankampaeng Handicraft Fairs’, every Saturday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Sankampaeng District Office, Naa Talard Road, and Sai-mun & San-kangpla Community. There will be handicraft demonstrations and contests, and beautiful performances. For more information call 053-248 064, 053 – 248 607.

Till 28th AN ART EXHIBITION BY JITTIVUT SRIYANG

Till 28th AN ART EXHIBITION BY JITTIVUT SRIYANG: Painting Project presents an art exhibition by Jittivut Sriyang, 10 a.m. –5 p.m., daily, at Umong Sillapatham, 100/6 Soi Wat Umong, T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chiang Mai. More details: www.umong.org

Till 8th March JAO LUANG; THE CHIANG MAI RULER EXHIBITION

Till 8th March JAO LUANG; THE CHIANG MAI RULER EXHIBITION: Darapirom Palace Museum, Chulalongkorn University held ‘ Jao Luang; The Chiang Mai Ruler’, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Daranitas Exhibition Hall, Rassami Tassana Building T. Rimtai, A. Maerim, Chiang Mai. More information: 0-5329-9175.

1st – 27th THE 4TH ART EXHIBITION

1st – 27th THE 4TH ART EXHIBITION, by art instructors of Rajamongkala Institute of Technology Northern Campus, Chiang Mai, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Gong Dee Studio, Soi 1, Nimmanhemin Rd., Chiang Mai. More info Tel. 053-222 230.

7th LOCAL WISDOM FAIR AND SEMINAR

7th LOCAL WISDOM FAIR AND SEMINAR, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Suebsarn Phumpanya Lanna School on Rattanakosin Road, T. Watkate, A. Muang, Chiang Mai. There will be the seminar ’Phaya Lanna; A Talk with Local Experts’, also performances, an exhibition of local know-how and Northern style market. More info Tel. 053 – 306611-2.

7th CANADIAN SNOW BALL 2004

7th CANADIAN SNOW BALL 2004, a Magical Winter Wonderland Gala, held by Club Canada Thailand (formerly known as the Canadian Woman’s Group) Bangkok, at Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok, 7 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to various Thai charities that are focused on the education and improvement of quality of life for less fortunate people. Black tie or national dress. Ticket 2,200 baht per person, available for contacting: clubcanadathailand@hotmail.com, or Tel. 02 - 266 – 6085 (Thai – Canadian Chamber of Commerce).

6th – 8th CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL 2004

6th – 8th CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL 2004, annual fair with a very beautiful flower procession in the morning of 7th from the Railway Station to Suan Buak Haad Park: performances and flowers on sale at Suan Buak Haad Park, A. Muang, Chiang Mai. For more info Tel. 053 - 221 045.

8th Feb - 20th March ‘PRASONG – SOMPONG’ Exhibition

8th Feb - 20th March ‘PRASONG – SOMPONG’ Exhibition: A Contemporary Thai Painting exhibition by Prasong Luemuang and Sompong Sarasap, at 9 Art Gallery / Architect Studio, Phahol Yothin Rd., T. Wiang, A. Muang. Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (closed Mondays). More information: 053 – 719 110 /artgallery9@yahoo.com

10th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK

10th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK: Usually second Tuesday at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Jaroen Prathet Road, five minutes walk from the Night Bazaar. 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Latest info: Brian Hubbard, e-mail: brihubb@loxinfo.co.th and Tel. / Fax 053-213 972.

10th - 18th MAEHONGSORN MUANG SARM MORK (Three Fogs) FESTIVAL

10th - 18th MAEHONGSORN MUANG SARM MORK (Three Fogs) FESTIVAL: Annual festival held at Maehongsorn Main Stadium, A. Muang, 10 a.m. till late, stalls with souvenirs, agricultural products, local foods etc. Plus cultural shows featuring local and hill-people performances. More info: 053 – 612 982 – 3.

12th – 15th THE 3rd CHIANG MAI MARDIGRAS

12th – 15th THE 3rd CHIANG MAI MARDIGRAS, Street Carnival Festivities organized by Chiang Mai Tourism Promotion Board. The activities will be held on Chang Klan Road. Drinks, food and entertainment will be from 6 p.m. till midnight, and include music contests and various styles of music performances. Apart from the street festivities, there will be a Mardi Gras parade on 11th, 3 p.m. For more information contact Chiang Mai Tourism Promotion Board 053 – 283 900.

14th Feb – 10th March DOK SIEW (SNOWY ORCHID TREE) FESTIVAL

14th Feb – 10th March DOK SIEW (SNOWY ORCHID TREE) FESTIVAL: Beautiful flowers looking like sakura are blooming in this season on hills and valleys of Ban Pa Mieng, Jae Sorn National Park, Amphur Muang Pan. The national park is open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. More info.contact 054 – 229 000 (Jae Sorn National Park Office)

14th Feb – 7th March, INTERTWINING LIVES

14th Feb – 7th March, INTERTWINING LIVES: An art exhibition by 40 Lanna artists, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Panisa Gallery on Mahidol Rd. (in front of TOYOTA Showroom near Chiang Mai Airport), A. Muang, Chiang Mai. More information: 053 - 202 779 / glrpanisa@loxinfo.co.th

27th Feb – 2nd March NORTHERN CRAFT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2004

27th Feb – 2nd March NORTHERN CRAFT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2004: Organized by Northern Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters Association: over a hundred leading shops and OTOP Product Champion manufacturers: inaugural presentation of top freelance designers in different fields: seminars and other activities at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.